Planning

Auditor for Public Scotland

THE SCOTTISH COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC AUDIT

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Planning

03 Aug 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Commission for Public Audit is planning a tender for the role of auditor for Audit Scotland, with a focus on auditing their annual accounts as stipulated by the Public Finance and Accountability Act 2000. The procurement is categorized under services, specifically in the public sector auditing industry, and will take place in Edinburgh, UK. Key dates include a future notice expected on 13th September 2021. Interested parties should note that the audits are anticipated to commence by the end of March 2022. The procurement process is being governed by the General Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses with experience in public sector audits, particularly those familiar with annual accounts. Firms that specialise in audit services and have a track record of working within the public sector will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The requirement for contractors to not be involved with Audit Scotland during the contract period highlights the need for independent auditors, making this an appealing opportunity for firms focusing on integrity and impartiality in their audit practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Auditor for Public Scotland

Notice Description

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body on behalf of the Scottish Commission for Public Audit requires a Contractor to audit the accounts of Audit Scotland on an annual basis, as defined in the Public Finance and Accountability Act 2000. The Contractor may also be required to carry out examinations into Economy, Efficiency and Effectiveness or other audit needs as required. The Contractor must have experience of auditing annual accounts within a public sector context and must not carry out audits on behalf of Audit Scotland for the duration of the contract. The audits are expected to start year end March 2022.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, on behalf of the Scottish Commission for Public Audit requires a contractor to audit the accounts of Audit Scotland on an annual basis, as defined in the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000. The Contractor may be required to carry out examinations into Economy, Efficiency and Effectiveness or other audit needs as required. The Contractor must have experience of auditing annual accounts within a public sector context and must not carry out audits on behalf of Audit Scotland for the duration of the contract as this constitutes as a conflict of interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000659041
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423119
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Sep 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE SCOTTISH COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC AUDIT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nadia.smith@parliament.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423119
    Auditor for Public Scotland - The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body on behalf of the Scottish Commission for Public Audit requires a Contractor to audit the accounts of Audit Scotland on an annual basis, as defined in the Public Finance and Accountability Act 2000. The Contractor may also be required to carry out examinations into Economy, Efficiency and Effectiveness or other audit needs as required. The Contractor must have experience of auditing annual accounts within a public sector context and must not carry out audits on behalf of Audit Scotland for the duration of the contract. The audits are expected to start year end March 2022.

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